Description
Praline Crunch is a delightful sweet and crunchy snack mix that combines the goodness of pecans with a caramelized coating, perfect for any occasion from holiday gatherings to everyday treats.
Ingredients
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Cereal Mix:
- 8 cups Crispix cereal (or Rice Chex/Corn Chex mix)
Pecan Praline Coating:
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Mix cereal and pecans: In a large mixing bowl, combine cereal and pecans.
- Prepare praline coating: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, then stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda, vanilla, and salt.
- Coat cereal mix: Immediately pour the praline mixture over the cereal and pecans, tossing to coat evenly.
- Bake: Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Remove from oven, let cool completely, then break into clusters before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- This snack mix is great for holiday gifting, simply package in jars or tins.
- Variations: Try adding almonds, cashews, or pretzels for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
